McElroy Law

McElroy Law is an Ottawa criminal defence firm acting for people charged with offences, from bail hearings through trials and appeals.

Anne-Marie McElroy founded the firm in 2015, and associate Dawn Dickinson has since joined. Anne-Marie graduated from the University of Ottawa law school in 2009, was admitted to the bar in 2010 and has practised criminal law exclusively since. Her experience includes impaired driving, assault, theft and sexual offences. Outside the firm she supervises Pro Bono Students Canada projects, sits on the board of Circles of Support and Accountability, has taught first-year criminal law at the University of Ottawa, and mentors women in criminal defence. The firm also maintains a blog on new cases and legislation.